MDE21450 - Adit 3, New Florence Iron Mine (Monument)

Summary

The adit is visible on historic mapping as earthworks.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Adit 3. Entrance obscured, but the depression that opened into it is clear. [1] Shown but not marked on the six inch 1903 and 1962 Ordnance Survey maps. [2,3] Various earthworks are shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map. The area is marked "Shaft". [4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Monograph: Dixon, D.. 1983. Mining and the Community in the Parishes of North Molton, South Molton, Molland and Twitchen, Devonshire. p267.
  • <2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1892-1906. County Series, 2nd Edition 6 Inch Map. 1:10560. 1903, 15NW.
  • <3> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1962. 6 Inch Map: 1962. 1:10560.
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 46905
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/504/9
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 7504 3204 (point)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON
Civil Parish TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Oct 5 2021 1:20PM

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